The compilation of 'Plowing in Oxford County'
is intended to tell the story of agriculture.
It is a tribute to W.O.Grenzebach, J.Lockie Wilson, J.R.Hargreaves and others. Grenzebach was praised by J.Lockie Wilson for his achievements (1925 paper clippings), but he did not receive the recognition that a person in the athletic field would receive anywhere in Canada.
The local county competition is integral to the Provincial IPM, which incidentally does not stand for integrated pest management. This question was actually forwarded at a writing class I attended.
The IPM draws in the region of 125,000 to 155,000 spectators, weather permitting, and is a top 100 Festival event in Ontario. Thanks to the sponsors, host farmers and dedicated members, the Oxford Plowing Match still continues.
Margaret Dale compiled the list of hosts and members that followed 1980; for this history see Scan0033 below.
At the OPA convention held 24 March this year the feature speaker from Farm and Food Care Ontario, was Amy Matheson from Embro. Her topic, 'Telling your Story', included debunking farming myths, animal welfare, genetically modified foods and mental health. As an advocate for agriculture, (She certainly was), she inspired the audience, including compiling this history. Her sudden death in July of this year underlines the mental health issues among farmers. She had too much on her plate.
From 1915 (East Zorra), 1922 (West Oxford), 1943 (Oxford) and 1952 (Blenheim Township), competitive plowing has changed very little‒tractors instead of horses.
The initiative of the leaders of Sweaburg Young Men's Sunday School Class, namely James H. Bastedo, Frank J. Murdoch and Stanley E. Allin, leaves a legacy. It is an inspiration for all plowmen and prospective farmers who love the land.
A Sunday church service precedes the annual IPM. Competition plowmen and their families fill the sanctuary. Their thankfulness for Earth's bounties is made manifest in their singing.
It is important for people to understand and appreciate their history, especially their local history. (Quote by Liz Mayville, curator of Oxford County Archives)
Thanks to Liz Mayville, Jackie Thompson at the W.P.L., my daughter-in-law Kristen, and Ian H.Robinson for their computer nous and assistance in compiling this history. There is an extra thank you to Ian for his copy editing of the material.
Finally the biggest thank you goes to my wife Jane. She has been at my side throughout this compilation and has put up with all the inconvenience caused by notes, paper in the den and on the kitchen table.
It is a tribute to W.O.Grenzebach, J.Lockie Wilson, J.R.Hargreaves and others. Grenzebach was praised by J.Lockie Wilson for his achievements (1925 paper clippings), but he did not receive the recognition that a person in the athletic field would receive anywhere in Canada.
The local county competition is integral to the Provincial IPM, which incidentally does not stand for integrated pest management. This question was actually forwarded at a writing class I attended.
The IPM draws in the region of 125,000 to 155,000 spectators, weather permitting, and is a top 100 Festival event in Ontario. Thanks to the sponsors, host farmers and dedicated members, the Oxford Plowing Match still continues.
Margaret Dale compiled the list of hosts and members that followed 1980; for this history see Scan0033 below.
At the OPA convention held 24 March this year the feature speaker from Farm and Food Care Ontario, was Amy Matheson from Embro. Her topic, 'Telling your Story', included debunking farming myths, animal welfare, genetically modified foods and mental health. As an advocate for agriculture, (She certainly was), she inspired the audience, including compiling this history. Her sudden death in July of this year underlines the mental health issues among farmers. She had too much on her plate.
From 1915 (East Zorra), 1922 (West Oxford), 1943 (Oxford) and 1952 (Blenheim Township), competitive plowing has changed very little‒tractors instead of horses.
The initiative of the leaders of Sweaburg Young Men's Sunday School Class, namely James H. Bastedo, Frank J. Murdoch and Stanley E. Allin, leaves a legacy. It is an inspiration for all plowmen and prospective farmers who love the land.
A Sunday church service precedes the annual IPM. Competition plowmen and their families fill the sanctuary. Their thankfulness for Earth's bounties is made manifest in their singing.
It is important for people to understand and appreciate their history, especially their local history. (Quote by Liz Mayville, curator of Oxford County Archives)
Thanks to Liz Mayville, Jackie Thompson at the W.P.L., my daughter-in-law Kristen, and Ian H.Robinson for their computer nous and assistance in compiling this history. There is an extra thank you to Ian for his copy editing of the material.
Finally the biggest thank you goes to my wife Jane. She has been at my side throughout this compilation and has put up with all the inconvenience caused by notes, paper in the den and on the kitchen table.
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